Severus Alexander. 222-235 AD. Perinthus, Thrace. Æ medallion; 36 mm, 17.74 gm. Obv: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind. Rev: ΠΕΡΙΝΘΙWΝ ΔΙΣ ΝΕΩΚΟΡWΝ, Triptolemos in chariot right, drawn by two winged serpents. Schönert 737 (B/i); SNG Cop.__
..that's purdy~..i've been watching for these types,but haven't got one yet.....that @TIF is a trend setter now...
Wow, amazing medallion! I just picked up an Elagabalus Triptolemos from Nicopolis I can show off: If you zoom in you can see a cute little depiction of the winged serpents on the front of the biga. Luckily @TIF was asleep during the auction or I doubt I would have walked away with this...
Sigh... such a beautiful coin. I think I'll be eternally kicking myself for being the underbidder on it.
I didn't notice the size of this coin! Wow!! Gotta agree with Z on this... Yeah... had I seen the coin I would have definitely raised the price for one of us! Sigh. At least it's in the family .